Fire at Spanish Retirement Home Claims 10 Lives
Villafranca de Ebro, Spain – A devastating fire erupted overnight at a retirement home in the northeastern town of Villafranca de Ebro, claiming the lives of at least 10 residents. The blaze, which broke out around 5:00 am local time (0400 GMT), engulfed the facility, leaving the community in mourning.
The Aragon regional emergency services confirmed the fatalities in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) but did not provide additional details. Reports indicate that 82 residents were inside the home when the fire started.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, which has drawn widespread concern over safety standards in elderly care facilities. Firefighters and emergency personnel worked through the early hours to extinguish the blaze and evacuate survivors, with several residents reportedly being treated for smoke inhalation.
Local officials have launched an investigation into the incident. “Our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost loved ones, and we will ensure a thorough inquiry into the tragedy,” a government spokesperson said.
